Darren James Weir, 22, of Pimlico, central London, admitted breaking the girl's jaw on 27 December last Christmas after a concert by the group in Cardiff.

Oh, just lovely.

The judge said he was not handing down a jail sentence in order to preserve Weir's career prospects.

Hmm, was that wise? Just how are those prospects these days?

Michael Burdett, representing Weir, said he left So Solid Crew in 2004 and is now heavily in debt with his bank and receiving income support. Mr Burdett told the court Weir and his victim ended their relationship after he attacked her.